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  1. allow ball python and boa snakes

    change exotic animal by law to allow ball python and boas in to Barrie

    59 votes
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  2. Re-instate flashing lights during reduced speed hours

    With the new speed enforcement cameras being installed, the lights warning when the reduced speed hours are active have been covered in black plastic.

    As a former police officer, if I was to do this while conducting speed enforcement, this would constitute police trickery which would result in the case being tossed immediately.

    Expecting someone to read a sign when entering a school zone only causes drivers to become distracted by trying to read the hours on the scene and not pay attention to pedestrians walking in the area.

    Therefore I am requesting it to be mandatory that in areas…

    43 votes
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  3. Pave the lower parking of Painswick park

    Painswick park lower parking lot has been a parking disaster for years, people parking whichever way and where ever they want. I won’t be surprised if people
    Block the new upper lot as there is no designated spots in the lower lot. The community has been complaining for years about this lot but nothing has been done and no one can be ticketed as there are no designated spots. I do not understand why they would not have paved this when building the new park and paving the upper half.

    28 votes
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  4. Allow Backyard Hens in Barrie to support a Healthier Community!

    It is understood that until December 2001, when council passed a by-law to ban the birds, a resident could have up to 20 hens on a property.

    Many local and comparable municipalities have permitted backyard hens in recent years including Orillia, Newmarket, Georgina and Toronto.

    Generally, the number of hens are limited for each residential property and there are coop/enclosure size and setback requirements clearly set out through the application or by-law to ensure there are no negative impacts. As an example, roosters are not permitted.

    Backyard hens were brought forward in 2020 to General Committee as an Item for…

    26 votes
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    The City of Barrie is in the process of creating a new comprehensive Zoning By-law, which will be designed to implement the vision and policies of Barrie’s recently adopted Official Plan.

    Due to public interest, the new Zoning By-law proposes to establish zoning standards for chicken enclosures and use provisions for backyard chickens (see section 4.9).

    To download the first draft of the new Zoning By-law and for full information, please visit BuildingBarrie.ca/zoning.

    The first draft of the new Zoning By-law is open for public feedback online until April 28, 2023. Public meetings are also being held to gather feedback:

    In-person Public Information CentreApril 19, 4pm–7pm

    Barrie City Hall Rotunda (70 Collier Street)

    No pre-registration required

    Virtual Public Information CentreApril 20, 2–3pm

    Please register in advance

    City staff will collect public and stakeholder feedback from the first draft of the Zoning By-law and incorporate this into…

  5. Build an outdoor pool so citizens of all ages can cool off

    Beaches are way too overcrowded in the summer months. The current population and the tourist population has become so vast that it is impossible to find parking or beach area to sit. Due to the risks involved in contracting COVID, many residents prefer to be outside instead of using indoor pools. The recreation centre's also limit the use of public swim times that are available to residents.

    11 votes
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  6. Preserve our Allandale Train Station and Turn it into a Heritage Museum that includes honoring the indigenous roots

    It would be amazing to see the Allandale Train Station turned into a heritage museum that features past photos of our city and how much it has evolved over the years along with a museum dedicated to and honoring the indigenous roots of our community.
    The station can also have a cafe, souvenir shop, and room designated for guest speaking events, crafts and workshops. Profits from the souvenir shop can go towards the heritage society or downtown BIA to help us continue to preserve any historical landmarks petitioned to be saved.

    11 votes
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  7. 7 votes
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  8. Build a Lighthouse

    With Barrie fronting Kempenfelt Bay, making us a coastal town, I believe that it would be beneficial to have a surplus lighthouse (nonfunctional lighthouse), lookout point in Downtown Barrie located in the Centennial Beach- Heritage Park area. This is because lighthouses are prominent tourist destinations that can add significant value to the community economically aesthetically, and historically.

    Socially, coastal communities with infrastructure acknowledging and trading off of their nautical roots gain vast social media exposure. Content containing lighthouses get millions of likes, views, comments, shares, tweets, pins, etc each month, worldwide. If our city is shared enough under this category,…

    6 votes
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  9. More Splash pads water parks near Mapleview and huronia

    We need more splash pads or water parks in barrie
    Especially near Mapleview and huronia

    6 votes
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  10. Improve our Recreation Facilities and Build More

    The current state of our recreation facilities are in need of repair.
    Considering the monthly fees and lack of amenities/offerings inside of our current recreation facilities. I'd like to propose that we:
    - assess the needs of the recreation centers we currently have and repair/update as needed.
    - create 2 additional recreation centers to address the influx of our community population and have the 2 new recreation centers focused more on swimming, gym, etc rather than hockey. Our current facilities are congested due to the ongoing tournaments etc which becomes very disruptive for those who pay monthly fees to be…

    6 votes
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  11. Promote this site so more people are aware of it

    This is a great site, but could be better if more people knew about it. I found out from a stranger on a Facebook group. Every tax payer/ barrie resident should be apart of this group.

    5 votes
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  12. Barrie get cleaned out by homeless!

    Imagine how our city would look like if we ask the homeless to clean our city and get paid for that...that's what the country of Hungary ask their homeless to do and they get paid for that!! What a super idea...(not only the homeless but the unemployed people too)

    5 votes
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  13. RE: Homeless population. Tabs need to be kept on OW and ODSP workers

    OW and ODSP are in the habit of "accidently" cutting people off their benefits causing them to become homeless. They assume no responsibility and actually have recipients sign that they assume responsibility for the workers actions or "errors". Many have been forced out on the streets due to the abuse of authority from these two offices. Our current MPP does nothing when contacted!

    4 votes
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  14. More garbage bins and dog bags

    As a dog owner, I find that there are not enough garbage bins around the city to dispose. Also, although I bring my own bags, sometimes I don’t have enough or forget-or notice that someone has not picked up. It would be great if there could be dog **** bags available in the more popular dog walking areas.

    4 votes
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  15. Implement More Inclusive Transit Pass Options

    Currently the City of Barrie offers two types of bus passes that are suitable for regular bus users: the 10-Ride Card ($30) or the Monthly Pass ($91). The problem with this system is that it does not cover the varying needs of your citizens.

    The 10-Ride Card only provides a small discount ($3.00 per ride instead of $3.50). It might need to be repurchased frequently, requiring citizens to travel to one of a few select locations (likely spending one of their rides in the process).

    The Monthly Pass is only worth the cost for those who travel more than 30…

    4 votes
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  16. 400 and mapleview

    The congestion around 400 and mapleview is insane. There are too many access points for businesses with lack of ease of accessibility.

    Could it be possible to move the access to the go southbound on 400 from Mapleview to Lockhart road maybe. Even an on ramp too ?

    4 votes
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  17. Convert Cundles St sidewalk to multi use trail Anne St to Coulter.

    There currently is no viable cycle route from Letitia Heights and area to the commercial area around Bayfield St. The Cundles road allowance is very wide and could accommodate some kind of off-street bike path.

    3 votes
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  18. Lamp posts paint black

    Lamp posts along lakeshore and in downtown core look tired and dated with the green color Paint is chipping on some as well. Black lamp posts will freshen things up and look more modern and clean. Will provide beautiful contrast against the stunning hanging flower baskets as well. A little paint goes a long way in esthetics!

    3 votes
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  19. 3 votes
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  20. Create another disc golf course

    The current disc golf course is one of the most used courses in all of Canada. It is frequently busy and often has out of town visitors as well.

    It would be amazing if the town could add an additional course as it would reduce the traffic on the current course and allow for more options when playing disc golf in Barrie.

    3 votes
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